STEMIEFest2020: Full Schedule

Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Educator, is a Certified Child Life Specialist who is trained to optimize the development of children ages 0-21 in medical settings or other stressful environments. She has implemented staff training, best practices in inclusive exhibit and program... Read More →

Michelle Diieso

STEAM Program Manager, Boston Children's Museum

Michelle Diieso, STEAM Program Manager, has been in the informal education field in various settings, including museums, after school programs, and summer camps, and curriculum development for 15 years. She holds a M.Ed. in Education with a focus in Special Education, from Lesley... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 1:05pm - 1:06pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Welcome, Subtype1, Subtype2

1:06pm EDT

Remarks from Bridge Multimedia

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Matt Kaplowitz

President, Bridge Multimedia Corporation

Matt Kaplowitz is the parent of a child with disabilities, a jazz aficionado, social entrepreneur and President of Bridge Multimedia, accessibility providers and strategists for television networks, educational publishers, architectural companies, government agencies, corporations... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 1:06pm - 1:07pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Welcome, Subtype 2

1:07pm EDT

Opening Documentary: STEM Starts Now (Preview)

Preview STEM Starts Now, a brand new documentary on why STEM is important for all children, especially children with disabilities. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Artists

Jenna Kanell

Jenna Kanell delivered a TEDx Talk on her experience writing and directing the short film "Bumblebees." Its worldwide, award-winning festival run included a screening at the CDC, leading her to speak alongside her brother Vance at institutions such as Harvard Medical School and the... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 1:07pm - 1:11pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Documentary

1:11pm EDT

Break

Monday September 14, 2020 1:11pm - 1:15pm EDT
TBA

Break

1:15pm EDT

Listening session: EC program administrators/ EC center directors

We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss:
• What is STEM?
• What does STEM look like for young children?
• How do you ensure all children, including children with disabilities, have opportunities to engage in STEM?
• What concerns do you have about STEM learning?
• What resources can help you support your staff in incorporating STEM learning and ensuring young children with disabilities are included in STEM?
We are excited to hear your thoughts.

Moderators

Adam Holland

Megan Vinh

Co-Director, STEMIE

Victoria Waters

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA Zoom meeting room

Listening session

1:15pm EDT

Listening session: IHE Faculty, PD/TA Providers, doctoral students

We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss:
• What is STEM?
• What does STEM look like for young children?
• How do you ensure all children, including children with disabilities, have opportunities to engage in STEM?
• What concerns do you have about STEM learning?
• What resources would be helpful in supporting you in providing professional development to practitioners to incorporate STEM learning and ensure young children with disabilities are included in STEM?
We are excited to hear your thoughts.

Moderators

STEMIE

FPG Child Development Institute

The goal of the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education (STEMIE) Center is to ensure each and every young child with disabilities and intersecting identities can fully participate in STEM learning opportunities.

Toni Miguel

TA Consultant, EITA

Taylor Simpson

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA Zoom meeting room

Listening session

1:15pm EDT

Listening Session: Infant-toddler practitioners (teacher/practitioners/related services)

We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss:
• What is STEM?
• What does STEM look like for infants and toddlers?
• How do you ensure all children, including children with disabilities, have opportunities to engage in STEM?
• What concerns do you have about STEM learning?
• What resources would be helpful for incorporating STEM learning and ensuring young children with disabilities are included in STEM?
We are excited to hear your thoughts!

Moderators

Jessica Amsbary

PostDoc, STEMIE

Dr. Jessica Amsbary is an adjunct clinical assistant professor and the Coordinator of the Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support program at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also is a postdoctoral research associate at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute where she engages... Read More →

Philippa Campbell

Occupational Therapist, PHMC

Pipcamp@aol.com

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA Zoom meeting room

Listening session

1:15pm EDT

Listening session: Informal STEM learning (librarians, after school, museums)

We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss:
• What is STEM?
• What does STEM look like for young children?
• How do you ensure all children, including children with disabilities, have opportunities to engage in STEM?
• What concerns do you have about STEM learning?
• What resources would be helpful for incorporating STEM learning and ensuring young children with disabilities are included in STEM?
We are excited to hear your thoughts.

Moderators

Christine Harradine

Research Investigator/TA Specialist, UNC Chapel Hill

Kellen Reid

National TA Provider, Research Investigator, ECTA, DaSy, STEMIE

Kellen Reid, MD MPH is a senior researcher scientist and technical assistance (TA) provider at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Reid’s training as a physician and in public health provide a unique fund of... Read More →

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Research Investigator, FPG

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA Zoom meeting room

Listening session

1:15pm EDT

Listening session: PreSchool Practitioners (teacher/practitioners/related services)

We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss:
• What is STEM?
• What does STEM look like for preschoolers?
• How do you ensure all children, including children with disabilities, have opportunities to engage in STEM?
• What concerns do you have about STEM learning?
• What resources would be helpful for incorporating STEM learning and ensuring young children with disabilities are included in STEM?
We are excited to hear your thoughts.

Moderators

Becky Chance

Education Researcher, University of Denver

Ann Sam

Advanced Research Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill

Dr. Ann Sam is an Advanced Research Scientist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Sam’s work includes developing online, self-paced learning modules for identified evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism and examining... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA Zoom meeting room

Listening session

1:15pm EDT

Listening session: TBN

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA Zoom meeting room

Listening session

1:15pm EDT

Listening session:Families of Young Children with and without Disabilities

We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss:
• What is STEM?
• What does STEM look like for young children?
• How do you ensure your children, including children with disabilities, have opportunities to engage in STEM?
• What concerns do you have about STEM learning?
• What resources would be helpful for you to incorporate STEM learning at home?
We are excited to hear your thoughts!

Moderators

Wendy Morgan

Sarah Pedonti

Research Assistant, University of North Carolina

Tracey West

TA Specialist, UNC

Tracey West, PhD, is an Advanced Technical Assistance Specialist at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research and professional interests focus on the areas of inclusion, early childhood, and professional development... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Families Listening Zoom Room

Listening session

2:00pm EDT

Explore and Engage: Media Cubbies

The media cubbies are collections of videos, media, and resources developed by STEM and inclusion experts, museums, and other organizations doing amazing work in the field of early STEM education. Check it out now: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

Free play

2:00pm EDT

Learning trajectories for science, technology, and engineering

Come learn about and discuss with us what are learning trajectories, why they are important, and how STEMIE is developing the learning trajectories for science, technology, and engineering. View, learn, and engage in a discussion with presenters and other participants: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest/learning-trajectories-science-technology-and-engineering

Speakers

Douglas H. Clements

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Douglas H. Clements is Distinguished University Professor, Kennedy Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Learning, and Executive Director of the Marsico Institute for Early Learning at the University of Denver. Previously a kindergarten teacher for five years and a preschool teacher for... Read More →

Megan Vinh

Co-Director, STEMIE

STEMIE

FPG Child Development Institute

Julie Sarama

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Julie Sarama is the Kennedy Endowed Chair in Innovative Learning Technologies and Distinguished University Professor at the University of Denver. She conducts research on young children's development of mathematical concepts and competencies, implementation and scale-up of educational... Read More →

Christine Harradine

Research Investigator/TA Specialist, UNC Chapel Hill

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - Friday September 18, 2020 4:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

STEM mini chats

2:00pm EDT

Review of STEM in State Early Learning Guidelines

STEMIE reviewed states’ early learning guidelines to better understand how and the extent to which science, technology, and engineering are addressed. In this session, we will describe how our review was performed, key initial findings, considerations, and next steps. View, learn, and engage in discussions with the presenters and other participants: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest/review-stem-state-early-learning-guidelines

Speakers

Ann Sam

Advanced Research Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill

Kellen Reid

National TA Provider, Research Investigator, ECTA, DaSy, STEMIE

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Research Investigator, FPG

Jessica Amsbary

PostDoc, STEMIE

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - Friday September 18, 2020 4:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

STEM mini chats

2:00pm EDT

Scoping Out the Research on STEM for Young Children with Disabilities

One of the first tasks we did when we started our work at STEMIE was to take a look at what kind of research evidence exists in STEM learning for young children with disabilities. We conducted an extensive review of the research – called a scoping review – to see what we could find. Join us for this STEM Mini Chat to learn what we found. View, learn, and engage in discussions with the presenters and other participants: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest/scoping-out-research-stem-young-children-disabilities

Speakers

Christine Harradine

Research Investigator/TA Specialist, UNC Chapel Hill

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - Friday September 18, 2020 4:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

STEM mini chats

2:00pm EDT

STEM for Children with Autism and Online Learning Resources

Learn about strategies to use to help young children with autism be more engaged and involved in STEM activities. Sample STEM activities with suggested strategies will be reviewed. Also, a brief overview of online learning resources for children with autism will be shared. View, learn, and engage in discussions with the presenters and other participants: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest/stem-children-autism-and-online-learning-resources

Speakers

Jessica Dykstra Steinbrenner

Ann Sam

Advanced Research Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill

Kara Hume

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - Friday September 18, 2020 4:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

STEM mini chats

2:00pm EDT

STEM Instructional strategies for young children with disabilities

In this session, we provide information about four different instructional strategies for supporting the STEM learning of young children with disabilities: (1) capitalize on teachable moments, (2) se the stage with the environment and materials, (3) ask questions and provide challenges, and (4) implement instructional trials. Examples of how to use these strategies at home and school for infants, toddlers, and young children are provided. View, learn, and engage in discussions with the presenters and other participants: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest/stem-instructional-strategies-young-children-disabilities

Speakers

Jessica Hardy

Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Jessica K. Hardy is an assistant professor of early childhood special education at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She received her Ph.D. in early childhood special education from Vanderbilt University and her M.Ed. and B.A. from the University of Florida. She... Read More →

Bonnie Ingelin

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota

Bonnie Ingelin is assistant professor of Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota. She received her PhD at Florida State University in Special Education with an emphasis in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - Friday September 18, 2020 4:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

STEM mini chats

2:00pm EDT

STEM Learning within Routines and Activities

This session will highlight free STEMIE resources for teachers, practitioners, and families to use for embedding STEM learning into daily routines and activities. View, learn, and engage in discussions with the presenter and other participants: https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/stemiefest/stem-learning-within-routines-and-activities

Speakers

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Research Investigator, FPG

Monday September 14, 2020 2:00pm - Friday September 18, 2020 4:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

STEM mini chats

3:00pm EDT

Science and Talk: A Natural Fit for Young Dual Language Learners

The relationship between language, thinking, and social interaction is close and complex, making science a perfect context for fueling language development for both monolingual English-speakers and Dual-Language Learners (DLLs)—children learning English in addition to a primary home language. This presentation will introduce and illustrate several effective strategies for creating language/literacy rich science experiences that promote inclusion for all children in the Early Childhood science curriculum. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Jessica Amsbary

PostDoc, STEMIE

Speakers

Cindy Hoisington

Senior Associate PD and Curriculum Design, Education Development Center

Cindy Hoisington is an early childhood science educator at Education Development Center (EDC) in Waltham Ma. where she primarily facilitates professional learning with Pre-K, K, and Grade 1 teachers and develops science resources for children, families, and teachers with a focus on... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

3:45pm EDT

Day 1 closing

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Megan Vinh

Co-Director, STEMIE

Monday September 14, 2020 3:45pm - 3:47pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Closing

1:00pm EDT

Welcome to Day 2 of STEMIEFest

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Douglas H. Clements

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Tuesday September 15, 2020 1:00pm - 1:03pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Welcome

1:03pm EDT

MakerFest Wind and Water - Creating Pitches with Water Bottles

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Artists

Little Orchestra Society

The Little Orchestra Society (L.O.S.) presents live music in ways that inspire, educate, and engage audiences of all ages, while creating a new model for the 21st century orchestra that emphasizes connections with the community. Based on our belief that L.O.S. is “An Orchestra for... Read More →

Okai Musik

Tuesday September 15, 2020 1:03pm - 1:05pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

MakerFest

1:05pm EDT

Making Science & Engineering Visible in Early Childhood

Although young children are "natural scientists," the adults in young children' s lives play critical support roles for setting the foundations of early science and engineering learning. The presentation reviews a framework that we adapted from the new framework for K-12 science education (NRC, 2012) that helps adults both "see" and support young children in their goal-directed science and engineering explorations, investigations and problem solving.

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Douglas H. Clements

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Julie Sarama

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Speakers

Daryl Greenfield

Applied Development Psychologist and Professor of Psychology & Pediatrics, University of Miami, FL

Daryl Greenfield, Ph.D., is an Applied Development Psychologist and Professor of Psychology & Pediatrics at the University of Miami, FL. His passion isbuilding strong foundationsduring early childhood for at-risk infants, toddlers and preschoolers to reach their full potential as... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2020 1:05pm - 1:50pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

1:50pm EDT

Break

Tuesday September 15, 2020 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

Break

2:00pm EDT

Storybook Conversations: I Face the Wind

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Research Investigator, FPG

Speakers

Vicki Cobb

Founder and President, iNK

Vicki Cobb, the “Master Chef of Hands-on Science,” a graduate of Barnard College and Columbia’s Teachers College, is a former science teacher with a M.A. in secondary school science. The publication of her classic book, Science Experiments You Can Eat, (an updated, revised edition... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2020 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Storybook conversations

2:30pm EDT

Explore and Engage: Media Cubbies and Mini-Chats

Tuesday September 15, 2020 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

Free play

3:00pm EDT

STEM Learning within Family Activities and Routines

Examples of how to provide infants and young children with STEM learning opportunities within typical family activities and routines will be illustrated. Participants will learn about foundational skills and how to build learning opportunities into typical activities and routines using opportunity, adaptations and facilitated adult interactions. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Tracey West

TA Specialist, UNC

Speakers

Philippa Campbell

Occupational Therapist, PHMC

Pipcamp@aol.com

Tuesday September 15, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

3:45pm EDT

Day 2 closing

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Douglas H. Clements

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Tuesday September 15, 2020 3:45pm - 3:47pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Closing

1:00pm EDT

Welcome to Day 3 of STEMIEFest

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Julie Sarama

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Wednesday September 16, 2020 1:00pm - 1:03pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Welcome

1:03pm EDT

MakerFest: Make Your Own Bee Machine

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Artists

Joe Tucker

Little Orchestra Society

Wednesday September 16, 2020 1:03pm - 1:05pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

MakerFest

1:05pm EDT

Playful Preschool STEM: 3 tips to Support Young Learners Everyday

Is STEM really everywhere? Is it really for everyone? Yes and yes! Jump start early STEM teaching and learning as we discuss 3 tips that teachers and families can use with all preschool children, including children with disabilities. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Ann Sam

Advanced Research Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill

Speakers

Alissa Lange

Associate Professor; EC STEM Lab Director, East Tennessee State University

Alissa A. Lange, PhD, is the director of EC STEM Lab (www.ecstemlab.com), Director of the Center of Excellence in STEM Education, and an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at East Tennessee State University. Prior to joining ETSU, Dr. Lange worked at the National Institute... Read More →

Wednesday September 16, 2020 1:05pm - 1:50pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

1:50pm EDT

Break

Wednesday September 16, 2020 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

Break

2:00pm EDT

Bringing Music and STEM Together: Four Practical Activities

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

STEMIE

FPG Child Development Institute

Christine Harradine

Research Investigator/TA Specialist, UNC Chapel Hill

Speakers

Yokasta Ureña

Early Childhood Special Educator, New York City Public Schools and Bridge Multimedia

Wednesday September 16, 2020 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Storybook conversations

2:30pm EDT

Explore and Engage: Media Cubbies and Mini-Chats

Wednesday September 16, 2020 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

Free play

3:00pm EDT

Computational thinking for each and every child

This session focuses on the foundational skills invovled in computational thinking for children with and without disabilities. We explain why computational thinking is important, describe what computational thinking is, and suggest ways to integrate computational thinking skills into daily routines and activities for young children with and without disabilities. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Jessica Amsbary

PostDoc, STEMIE

Speakers

Janice Anderson

Associate Professor of Science Education, School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Janice Anderson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Science Education in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research utilizes a Design-Based Research (DBR) methodological approach to conduct conceptually generative research on engaging... Read More →

Wednesday September 16, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

3:45pm EDT

Day 3 closing

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Julie Sarama

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Wednesday September 16, 2020 3:45pm - 3:47pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Closing

3:48pm EDT

MakerFest Encore! You Are My Sunshine

password: stemiefest

Artists

Ana Hoffman

Ana Hoffman is an American actress, singer and model born in Ghana, West Africa. Like a prism reflecting light, Ana is multifaceted and contributes much color to our universe. She firmly believes in her mission as an Artist to journey to those places within herself and beyond in order... Read More →

Carlos "Storm" Martinez

STEMIEFest Bebop Mechanics

Carlos “Storm” Martinez is Supervising Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer at Bridge Multimedia. Carlos specializes in the utilization of innovative technology in sound design, mixing, supervision and scoring, Carlos worked as a recording and mix engineer from 1990-2005, resulting... Read More →

Kenneth “Kenny” Brawner

Kenny Brawner is a critically acclaimed musician, band leader, actor and music educator. He has been the keyboardist, composer and lead singer for the Brawner Brothers Band and the Jazz-Funk group, Raw Sugar. His theater credits include: The Total Bent (The New York Shakespeare Public... Read More →

Little Orchestra Society

STEMIEFest Bebops Mechanics

Takeshi Ogura

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Ogura Takeshi studied piano and trumpet first and then switched to the guitar. He moved to New York City in 1988 and studied jazz guitar with Chuck Wayne. While attending The College of Staten Island, Takeshi studied harmony and composition with Dr. Joseph... Read More →

Victor Y. See Yuen

Percussionist, Victor Y. See Yuen, came to New York City at the age of 17 from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies. Since then, Victor has recorded over 300 CDs with various artists and has performed with some of the greats including: Sonny Rollins, Ron... Read More →

Wednesday September 16, 2020 3:48pm - 3:52pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Bebop Mechanics

1:00pm EDT

Welcome to Day 4 of STEMIEFest

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Tracey West

TA Specialist, UNC

Thursday September 17, 2020 1:00pm - 1:03pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Welcome

1:03pm EDT

MakerFest Make Your Own Wind Chimes

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Joel Esher

Artists

Little Orchestra Society

Thursday September 17, 2020 1:03pm - 1:05pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

MakerFest

1:05pm EDT

STEAM with Families at Boston Children’s Museum

At Boston Children’s Museum, young learners, including children with special needs, engage in open-ended play and exploration that help them develop STEAM skills and habits of mind. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest
Please join us as we introduce our approaches to activity development and ways to support caregivers as they discover their children’s unique capabilities as learners

Moderators

Sarah Pedonti

Research Assistant, University of North Carolina

Kellen Reid

National TA Provider, Research Investigator, ECTA, DaSy, STEMIE

Speakers

Saki Iwamoto

Health and Wellness Educator, Boston Children's Museum

Michelle Diieso

STEAM Program Manager, Boston Children's Museum

Thursday September 17, 2020 1:05pm - 1:50pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

1:50pm EDT

Break

Thursday September 17, 2020 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

Break

2:00pm EDT

Storybook Conversations with Matt: 10 Tips for Reading Aloud STEM Books to Preschoolers

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

STEMIE

FPG Child Development Institute

Christine Harradine

Research Investigator/TA Specialist, UNC Chapel Hill

Sarah Pedonti

Research Assistant, University of North Carolina

Speakers

Matt Kaplowitz

President, Bridge Multimedia Corporation

Thursday September 17, 2020 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Storybook conversations

2:30pm EDT

Explore and Engage: Media Cubbies and Mini-Chats

Thursday September 17, 2020 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Media Cubbies

Free play

3:00pm EDT

STEM Drives Progress: Practical Approaches on Integrating STEM to Address IEP Goals

This session highlights the importance of opportunity and access to STEM for young children with disabilities. It demonstrates the impact of STEM in addressing multiple areas of a child’s IEP such as academic, communication, social emotional, fine motor, and visual perceptual goals. Participants will learn practical approaches to integrate STEM in the classroom in order to address IEP goals and ways to collaborate with families to spark the school to home connection. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Moderators

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Research Investigator, FPG

Speakers

Yvette Mere-Cook

Chair and Associate Professor, Samuel Merritt University, Department of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Yvette Mere-Cook has been working with children with disabilities and their families for over 20 years as an early intervention and preschool based occupational therapist. Having earned a Doctorate in Special Education from the University of San Francisco in 2016, Dr. Mere-Cook... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat

3:45pm EDT

Day 4 closing

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

Tracey West

TA Specialist, UNC

Thursday September 17, 2020 3:45pm - 3:47pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Closing

3:48pm EDT

MakerFest Encore! Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Artists

STEMIEFest Bebops Mechanics

Thursday September 17, 2020 3:48pm - 3:52pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Bebop Mechanics

1:00pm EDT

Welcome to Day 5 of STEMIEFest

Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Speakers

STEMIE

FPG Child Development Institute

Friday September 18, 2020 1:00pm - 1:02pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Welcome

1:02pm EDT

World Premiere: STEM STARTS NOW Documentary Film with Jenna Kanell, Filmmaker Intro

Be part of the first to view the world premier of STEM Starts Now, a brand new documentary from Jenna Kanell on why STEM is important for children with disabilities, and that children with disabilities CAN engage in and excel in STEM. Zoom webinar password: stemiefest

Artists

Jenna Kanell

Friday September 18, 2020 1:02pm - 1:17pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Documentary

1:17pm EDT

Conversations with STEM mini chat and media cubbies presenters

You have been engaging in an online discussion with STEM mini chats presenters as well as exploring the amazing resources in the media cubbies all week! Here's your chance to hear from and ask the presenters and developers questions!

Moderators

STEMIE

FPG Child Development Institute

Megan Vinh

Co-Director, STEMIE

Speakers

Anthony Ball

Associate Executive Director, The Little Orchestra

Joanne Bernstein Cohen

Executive Director, The Little Orchestra Society/Orpheon, Inc.

Ann Sam

Advanced Research Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill

Beth VanMeeteren

Director and Associate Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Beth VanMeeteren is a 24-year veteran early childhood teacher and currently serves as Director of the Iowa Regents' Center for Early Developmental Education housed at the University of Northern Iowa. She holds a BA in Social Sciences, MAE in Literacy Education, and an EdD in Curriculum... Read More →

Lisa Regalla

Director of STEM Learning and Innovation, Bay Area Discovery Museum

Lisa Regalla, PhD is the Director of STEM Learning & Innovation at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. She leads a variety of STEM initiatives and manages partnerships nationwide that leverage the museum’s research base to support the creative development of children. Prior to BADM... Read More →

Jani Kozlowski

Inclusion Coordinator, Zero to Three

Jani holds an MA in Child Development and has worked in the early care & education field for over 25 years. She currently serves as the Inclusion and Professional Development Systems Coordinator for the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning at Zero... Read More →

Jessica Hardy

Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Kellen Reid

National TA Provider, Research Investigator, ECTA, DaSy, STEMIE

Jessica Amsbary

PostDoc, STEMIE

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Research Investigator, FPG

Melanie Hatz Levinson

Creative Director, Kidzu Children's Muesum

Michelle Diieso

STEAM Program Manager, Boston Children's Museum

Christine Harradine

Research Investigator/TA Specialist, UNC Chapel Hill

Douglas H. Clements

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Allie Lee

STEM & Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Kidzu Children's Museum

Julie Sarama

Distinguished University Professor, University of Denver

Bonnie Ingelin

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota

Susan Sandall

Professor Emeritus, Early EduAlliance

Artists

Carlos "Storm" Martinez

STEMIEFest Bebop Mechanics

Friday September 18, 2020 1:17pm - 2:00pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

STEM mini chats Free play

2:00pm EDT

Break

Friday September 18, 2020 2:00pm - 2:10pm EDT
TBA

Break

2:10pm EDT

MakerFest: The Wind at Work

Artists

Daniel Levy

Little Orchestra Society

Friday September 18, 2020 2:10pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

MakerFest

2:15pm EDT

Engineering in Early Education

This session focuses how young children might meaningfully engage in age-appropriate engineering. It describes three core features of engineering—designing for a goal, engaging in a problem-solving process, and considering materials—and explores what these might look like with young children. After outlining some best practices for engineering, video of preschool engineering activities demonstrate such practices in action.

Moderators

Becky Chance

Education Researcher, University of Denver

Speakers

Christine Cunningham

Professor, Penn State University

Dr. Christine Cunningham is a Professor of Practice in Education and Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. Her work focuses on making engineering, science, and computational thinking more relevant, accessible, and equitable, especially for populations that are underserved... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2020 2:15pm - 2:50pm EDT
Zoom webinar room

Practice-focused with 'live' chat